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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep US universities with hundreds arrested at Yale, NYU and Columbia

Nearly 550 demonstrators protesting against Israel’s war in Gaza at major US universities, including, Yale, NYU, and Columbia University, were arrested

US reaffirms two-state commitment as Netanyahu opposes creation of Palestinian state

US reiterated commitment to a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state.

United, Alaska Airlines find loose bolts on multiple Boeing 737 Max planes after mid-air blowout

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines both reported on January 8 that preliminary inspections of their planes following a mid-flight incident last week found loose hardware on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes.

SpaceX launches US military’s X-37B spaceplane on a secretive mission

The US military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane embarked on its seventh mission, riding atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket that could propel it to unprecedented altitudes.

Canada signs $5.9 billion deal to buy Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon multi-mission aircraft

Canada has finalized a $5.9 billion agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of P-8 Poseidon multi-mission aircraft, to replace Canada's aging fleet of Aurora military surveillance planes, according to the Canadian Defence Ministry.

US and China agree to restore high-level military communication as Biden and Xi hold ‘constructive’ talks

Biden and Xi agreed to restore high-level military communication and engage in discussions on AI, drug control, and military affairs.

Desperate pleas for safe passage for Palestinian civilians as Israel bombs besieged Gaza Strip 

The United States and other nations and humanitarian organizations are in talks with Israeli authorities and stakeholders to establish a safe passage for Palestinian civilians evacuating Gaza after Israel's airstrikes.

UN approves sending Kenya-led foreign force to Haiti to fight violent gangs

United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to send a multinational armed force, led by Kenya, to assist in addressing the escalating issue of violent gangs in Haiti.

UK awards BAE nearly $5 billion contract for AUKUS submarine program

The United Kingdom awarded a 4 billion pound ($4.9 billion) contract to three UK-based companies for the design and construction of a nuclear-powered attack submarine, as part of the country's AUKUS program with Australia and the US.

Czech government approves plan to purchase 24 F-35 jets from US

The Czech government has approved the $6.5 billion deal to purchase 24 advanced F-35 fighter jets from the United States, the largest defense contract ever signed by the Czech Republic.

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Rescuers continue search efforts as floods and cold lava claim 52 lives in Indonesia’s West Sumatra

At least 52 people have been reported dead in Indonesia after torrential rain wreaked havoc in West Sumatra province triggering various catastrophic events, including flash floods, landslides, and cold lava flow